KIA Rio_Rio5 2010 - Manual (Page 76)

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Knowing your vehicle
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-
lowing:
• All filler caps in engine compartment
must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12
inches) height and then let it drop to
properly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly locked
before driving.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the
release lever.
CAUTION - Hood
• Before closing the hood, make
sure that all engine parts and
tools have been removed from
the engine area and that no one’s
hands are near the hood opening.
• Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
CAUTION
To avoid injury from sharp edges, it
is recommended that protective
gloves be worn if there is a need to
open the fuel filler door manually.
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FUEL FILLER LID